Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun pertness
2 senses of pertness
Sense 1
impertinence, perkiness, pertness, sauciness, archness -- (inappropriate playfulness)
=> playfulness, fun -- (a disposition to find (or make) causes for amusement; "her playfulness surprised me"; "he was fun to be with")
Sense 2
pertness -- (quality of being lively and confident; "there was a pertness about her that attracted him")
=> liveliness, life, spirit, sprightliness -- (animation and energy in action or expression; "it was a heavy play and the actors tried in vain to give life to it")